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BJ08 PRV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,029 mi
Last recorded122,029 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 PRV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 122,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 122,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs scorn/worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 119,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs scorn/worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 114,188 miles

front ball joint and track-rod end dust covers perished both sides

Fail 23 Oct 2020 114,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front ball joint and track-rod end dust covers perished both sides

Pass 10 Oct 2019 110,970 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 110,930 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 105,947 miles

Minor damage to windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2018 105,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Minor damage to windscreen

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 97,447 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 87,175 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

centre exhaust damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,821 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre box damaged

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,364 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre box damaged

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,150 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES!!

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING AND SKIPPING SCREEN SLIGHTLY..

NSF OSFD AND OSR WHEEL CENTRE CAPS NOT FITTED CORRECTLY

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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BJ08 PRV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 PRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ08 PRV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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